1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1979 Toyota Mark II is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 205 kg more than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Barracuda | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
